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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus CT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus CT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,495

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $8,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,083

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $8,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelForesterForesterCT
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring200h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,050
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $30,417
Cargo cover 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 500
Universal garage door opener 93 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Navigation system 1,600 1,600  
Premium Package     890
Leather Package     1,930
Navigation Package     2,735
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     1,215
Cargo cover 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 460
Universal garage door opener 61 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Navigation system 1,335 1,335  
Premium Package     820
Leather Package     1,776
Navigation Package     2,568
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     1,117
Options (change) 2,775 2,407 7,270
Options (change) 2,172 1,896 6,741
Destination 725 725 895
Total Price $31,495 $33,127 $40,215
Total Invoice $29,083 $30,705 $38,053

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus CT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,122
Model Year201120112013
ModelForesterForesterCT
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring200h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H498hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$31,495$33,127$40,215
Adjustments for Features-165-3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,330$32,787$40,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0
Total Invoice$29,083$30,705$38,053
Adjustments for Features-152-3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,931$30,390$38,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,459$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus CT

Model Year201120112013
ModelForesterForesterCT
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring200h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$5,660$5,835$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$165$340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-152-3150

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20112013
ModelForesterCT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in102.4 in
Length179.5 in170.1 in
Width70.1 in69.5 in
Height65.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in32.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft332.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested85072%
Total Not Requested32528%

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